Toddler

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's smoking toddler has kicked the habit. Footage of 2-year-old Aldi Rizal — who smoked up to two packs a day — puffing away circulated the Internet in May and sparked an international outcry. His parents said he'd throw tantrums every time they tried to stop him from lighting up. Psychologist Seto Mulyadi, who took the child into his own home as part of rehabilitation efforts, said Friday the boy has stopped asking for cigarettes.

A snowmobile poker run benefiting Marley Guthmiller of Aberdeen will be Saturday. Last month, the 3-year-old sustained third-degree burns across her forehead and scalp, and all proceeds will be used to defray expenses. As she bent to smell a candle, her hair caught fire, according to a news release about the benefit. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at Rohly's Bar. The run will begin at noon from Rohly's, with stops in Mansfield, Northville, Mellette, Warner and back to Rohly's.

A 24-year-old Sioux Falls man accused of putting his girlfriend's 3-year-old son in the hospital with life-threatening injuries in March has pleaded guilty to child abuse. Thomas Ohrtman could face up to 20 years in prison because he has a criminal history. Doctors said the boy suffered skull fractures, internal injuries and bruises in the beating.

PLANKINTON (AP) - A toddler who went missing in a southeast South Dakota corn field overnight has been found safe after 10 hours. KELO-TV reports that 2-year-old Taydon Faulhaber walked out of the field near Plankinton on his own about 7 a.m. Monday when his mother called out to him over a loudspeaker. Authorities say the boy walked out of the opposite side of the field from where he entered. The boy was reported missing about 9 p.m. Sunday when he was in the field with his father and ran off. Nearly 200 authorities, volunteers and dogs searched for him.

Free developmental screenings are being offered for parents who would like to know more about their infant's or toddler's development. Hub Area Birth to Three Connections offers screening in the following areas for children birth to 36 month of age: speech and language, fine and gross motor skills, personal-social skills and self-help skills. Developmental information and resources are also available. Screenings can be in the child's home, at day care or at the Birth to Three office at a time convenient for the parents.

DENVER (AP) ? A Denver grandmother who recently took her own life was under investigation for giving her 3-year-old grandson a marijuana cookie. Family members say 44-year-old Erin Marcove gave the toddler at least one peanut butter cookie made with cannabis butter on Dec. 4. The next day, she had trouble rousing the boy and called an ambulance. A week later, relatives told KMGH-TV the grandmother took her own life. Marcove was an advocate for medical marijuana and had used the drug for chronic back pain most of her life.

The fourth annual Santa Sprint 5K Race for Relay and 2K Hot Chocolate Walk will be held on Dec. 12 and proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. Registration will begin at 2 p.m. at the Redfield High School lunch room and race time is 3 p.m. All participants will receive a Santa hat, race T-shirt and water bottle. The divisions and entry fee are a 400-meter youth race for $5, 100-meter toddler race for $5, 2K walk for $20 at the pedestrian trail in the city park, and 5K run for $20 at the city park and Hav-A-Rest Campground.

I was surprised by the comment when I heard it this summer. He's getting pretty big to be carrying around, a friend joked as I held my son while I walked around an outdoor event. Until that point, it hadn't even occurred to me that it was unusual to carry your toddler. It's not like I carry him everywhere, or for long periods of time. But he often asks me to carry him - out to the car, into preschool, even up or down the stairs sometimes. He's only 3 - it's not like he's 15. Don't other parents carry their kiddos?

Q. In the last month, our 36-month-old daughter has started biting her 22-month-old brother, usually over toy struggles. It is always to get his hand to release the toy in question. I'm sorry to say that when she bites, I lose it. My husband says I should put her in her room until he gets home from work no matter what time of day the biting occurs. She is currently in her room until dad gets home. I worry that this is too much for a child her age, but then again, time-outs are a joke.

Over the years, I have repeatedly encouraged parents to "strike while the iron is cold" concerning problem behavior, meaning that the best time to deal with misbehavior is before it occurs, preventively. A mother in Minnesota recently shared a creative variation on this theme that is worth passing along. When she is trying to leave the house to run an errand, her 2-year-old has a talent for undoing whatever preparations she makes for their departure. She will pack a bag and as soon as her back is turned, he will unpack it. She will put something by the front door and he will move it to some secret place.

KEYSTONE, S.D. (AP) - A 2-year-old who's been practicing her words quickly came up with exactly what to say after her great-grandmother fell. Little "Izzy" McLain reacted calmly and called for help when she saw Esther Zimmerman, 83, go down in the upstairs of the Big Thunder Gold Mine tourist attraction in Keystone, Sandi McLain, Zimmerman's daughter, told the Rapid City Journal. "She saw that she was passed out and bleeding and she went down to the top of the stairs and yelled 'Help, help!

When Ryan Doner found out Aberdeen had spread its Wings around him, he was one happy hockey player. “Last year, I played for the Alexandria Blizzard (a rival team in the same division as the Aberdeen Wings) for about half the season,” said Doner. “I remember coming to Aberdeen, and the Wings beat us 6-5 in overtime. This place (Odde Ice Center) was packed, and the crowd and atmosphere were outstanding. So I was really excited to be coming to play in Aberdeen this year - a great town with great fans, coaches, owners, teammates and a great facility.” The Wings open their home regular season at 7:15 tonight against rival Bismarck at the Odde Ice Center.

Q. In the last month, our 36-month-old daughter has started biting her 22-month-old brother, usually over toy struggles. It is always to get his hand to release the toy in question. I'm sorry to say that when she bites, I lose it. My husband says I should put her in her room until he gets home from work no matter what time of day the biting occurs. She is currently in her room until dad gets home. I worry that this is too much for a child her age, but then again, time-outs are a joke.

PLANKINTON (AP) - A toddler who went missing in a southeast South Dakota corn field overnight has been found safe after 10 hours. KELO-TV reports that 2-year-old Taydon Faulhaber walked out of the field near Plankinton on his own about 7 a.m. Monday when his mother called out to him over a loudspeaker. Authorities say the boy walked out of the opposite side of the field from where he entered. The boy was reported missing about 9 p.m. Sunday when he was in the field with his father and ran off. Nearly 200 authorities, volunteers and dogs searched for him.

Educational toys are not a new idea. A rare 19th-century "Yankee Schoolmaster" toy was offered in a recent auction. The toy was patented in 1884. Push a lever on the 1/2-inch-tall toy and the mechanism makes the man blink his eyes while the alphabet showing on his chest moves to the next letter. One hand is behind his round body, and the other points to the next letter. The castings for the toy and the painted finish show the excellent quality of the manufacturer's work. It must have been mysterious for a toddler to see each new letter, and perhaps it did help teach the alphabet.

A snowmobile poker run benefiting Marley Guthmiller of Aberdeen will be Saturday. Last month, the 3-year-old sustained third-degree burns across her forehead and scalp, and all proceeds will be used to defray expenses. As she bent to smell a candle, her hair caught fire, according to a news release about the benefit. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at Rohly's Bar. The run will begin at noon from Rohly's, with stops in Mansfield, Northville, Mellette, Warner and back to Rohly's.

I was surprised by the comment when I heard it this summer. He's getting pretty big to be carrying around, a friend joked as I held my son while I walked around an outdoor event. Until that point, it hadn't even occurred to me that it was unusual to carry your toddler. It's not like I carry him everywhere, or for long periods of time. But he often asks me to carry him - out to the car, into preschool, even up or down the stairs sometimes. He's only 3 - it's not like he's 15. Don't other parents carry their kiddos?

The fourth annual Santa Sprint 5K Race for Relay and 2K Hot Chocolate Walk will be held on Dec. 12 and proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. Registration will begin at 2 p.m. at the Redfield High School lunch room and race time is 3 p.m. All participants will receive a Santa hat, race T-shirt and water bottle. The divisions and entry fee are a 400-meter youth race for $5, 100-meter toddler race for $5, 2K walk for $20 at the pedestrian trail in the city park, and 5K run for $20 at the city park and Hav-A-Rest Campground.

A 24-year-old Sioux Falls man accused of putting his girlfriend's 3-year-old son in the hospital with life-threatening injuries in March has pleaded guilty to child abuse. Thomas Ohrtman could face up to 20 years in prison because he has a criminal history. Doctors said the boy suffered skull fractures, internal injuries and bruises in the beating.

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's smoking toddler has kicked the habit. Footage of 2-year-old Aldi Rizal — who smoked up to two packs a day — puffing away circulated the Internet in May and sparked an international outcry. His parents said he'd throw tantrums every time they tried to stop him from lighting up. Psychologist Seto Mulyadi, who took the child into his own home as part of rehabilitation efforts, said Friday the boy has stopped asking for cigarettes.